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The moms, dads, and grandparents of the Disney Parks Moms Panel love helping our guests with their vacation planning questions. They use their real experience to personalize an answer, and there are some questions that get asked a lot. Emille C. and Thiana S. stopped by to share their answers to some of Disney Parks Moms Panel’s most frequently asked questions: When can I start doing FastPass+ reservations? Can I drop my bags at the hotel before check-in to enjoy the day at the parks? Do you need a separate ticket for special events? To ask your own questions about planning your upcoming Disney vacation, be sure to visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized response from our knowledgeable panel. View the full article

The summer burn hasn’t quite arrived in Central Florida yet - making this one of the better times to take your meal outside at local restaurants. Plus, daylight savings time is March 12. Prepare to spring forward and gain some extra daylight hours. Below you’ll find a few of my favorite spots... View the full article

Have you seen “Rivers of Light” yet? The show is a celebration of the beauty, fragility and wild unpredictability of animals and nature that’s told using live performers, Animal Spirit Guide floats, fire, water and projections. But did you know that “Rivers of Light” also features remarkable moments of animals in the wild, as seen in Disneynature films? Moments from Monkey Kingdom, Bears, African Cats and Born in China – which hits theaters for Earth Day 2017 – are all featured. According to the show’s project team, partnering with Disneynature really helped bring the show’s animals to life. And the Disneynature team, who has spent so much time with these animals during production for their own films, were delighted to see the animals they care for be celebrated in a whole new way. “Most of the animals that we are watching out there out on the big water displays we’ve spent two or three years of our lives with,” said Disneynature Director Mark Linfield. “They became like close friends and seeing them in this new context…across these huge sheets of water is really something I think only Disney could’ve done.” Disneynature Alastair Fothergill agrees. “For me, the best bit of ‘Rivers of Light’ is it seemed to me like the most extraordinary family album. All the great stars of Disneynature were there and for the first time we could share them with the guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” Learn more about the collaboration with Disneynature in the videos above. For more about “Rivers of Light” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, visit the stories below: All in the Details: Learn About The ‘Rivers of Light’ Animal Spirit Guides All in the Details: Storytelling at Rivers of Light’s Discovery River Amphitheater Behind the Scenes: Ancient Techniques & Digital Technology Bring ‘Rivers of Light’ Costumes To Life Behind the Scenes: Inside the ‘Rivers of Light’ Music Recording Session Celebrate ‘Rivers of Light’ With Our Latest Wallpaper View the full article

Rose & Crown Dining Room is well known as a family-friendly pub which offers guests British comfort food and stellar views for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Recently, a traditional British favorite, the Sunday Roast, has been added to the menu. Sunday Roast is a traditional British meal, typically consisting of roasted meat, potatoes, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. At Rose & Crown Dining Room, the dish will alternate weekly among Roasted Pork, Turkey or Lamb with Mint Sauce. Customary sides such as roasted potatoes, peas and carrots, sage and onion stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy accompany the roast. As the name suggests, Sunday Roast will only be served on Sundays. To make reservations at Rose & Crown Dining Room, visit DisneyWorld.com/dining or call 407-WDW-DINE. View the full article

May 27, 2017, marks the opening day of an entire new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Pandora – The World of AVATAR! Pandora Concept Art ©Disney Of course, that also means that the land’s main restaurant, Satu’li Canteen, and drink station, Pongu Pongu, will open on May 27th as well. And today, we have new details regarding these upcoming dining and drinking experiences! Satu’li Canteen Concept Art ©Disney Pongu Pongu Concept Art ©Disney Let’s start with Satu’li Canteen, which – according to the restaurant’s brand new page on the Disney website – will be a “Fast Casual” location. Satu’li Canteen Page Screenshot from Disney World website A few other restaurants (including D-Luxe Burger and Be Our Guest Restaurant) receive the Fast Casual label from Disney World, so we’re guessing that Satu’li Canteen will be the “order your stuffs at a counter and they’ll bring it to your table” kind of place. (And I’d say pay no mind to the “Dining Plans Not Accepted” note just yet; this isn’t unusual when a page is newly listed. We’re pretty sure this spot will take quick service dining credits eventually.) The setting of Satu’li Canteen is a former RDA (Resources Development Administration) Mess Hall located inside a Quonset-hut structure. These days, the Canteen offers a peaceful dining experience for travelers to Pandora and is run by Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE). Satu’li Canteen Page Screenshot from Disney World website Though a full menu does not appear on the website yet, it states that guests will “discover healthful dishes and familiar flavors from another world—wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and hearty proteins.” And Disney specifically mentions “international-inspired cuisine, vegetarian options and specialty libations.” We have known for some time that Pongu Pongu – Pandora’s upcoming drink stand – is said to be run by an expatriot who paid a visit to Pandora and decided to stay. Pongu Pongu Page Screenshot from Disney World website From the language on Disney’s website, it seems you may even be able to meet this expat on your visit! “Hike to the corner of Windtraders (Editor’s Note: a shop in Pandora) where you’ll find Pongu Pongu—when you spot a friendly expat serving out-of-this-world drinks, you’ve come to the right place.” Pongu Pongu Page Screenshot from Disney World website Pongu Pongu, which means “Party, Party” in the Na’vi language, will feature a “bioluminescent frozen cocktail” (read: $4.99 light-up ice cube) and “indigenous beers,” along with a bite of something sweet that will be exclusive to the location. We seem to get a tiny glimpse of the treat from the thumbnail image in the screenshot above. Again, no menu yet, but that sounds pretty promising to me! So, which location are YOU most excited about? I don’t think I can decide just yet, but you know DFB will be there as soon as they open! Pandora Construction signs How about you? Will you be visiting Satu’li Canteen, Pongu Pongu, or BOTH when Pandora opens? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Pandora — The World of AVATAR Opens May 27th in Disney’s Animal Kingdom News! New Restaurants Revealed for Pandora — The World of Avatar, in Disney’s Animal Kingdom News: Same-Day Dining Reservations for Skipper Canteen in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom View the full article

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Offre Spéciale De Billets Pour Les Résidents Canadiens | Walt Disney World View the full article

Special Canadian Resident Ticket Offer | Walt Disney World View the full article

Special Canadian Resident Ticket Offer | Walt Disney World View the full article

We’re launching a new bi-monthly blog post to share all the fun culinary events created by the amazing Food & Beverage team at Walt Disney World Resort – extra-special events that you’ll want to book ahead. Royal Tea Garden Tour First up is a Royal Tea Garden Tour that’s part of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, starting March 1 and running through May 29. You check in at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Rose and Crown Dining Room in the United Kingdom Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase, then head to the tea garden for a 45-minute experience that includes scones with Earl Grey butter, clotted cream and jam, and, of course, tea. You’ll hear about the famous Twinings family (selling tea since 1706) and learn all about the diversity of tea. Part of the fun is being in World Showcase before the park opens – you can take your tea and scones to the beautiful garden and enjoy until the park opens at 11 a.m. $15 plus Epcot admission; 9:45 a.m.; 407-WDW-TOUR Napa Rose Food and Wine Pairing Experience At Disneyland Resort, reservations open online March 14 for the Napa Rose Food and Wine Pairing Experience, a one-hour seminar that will be held each Saturday and Sunday at Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The first seminar is at 2 p.m. April 8. The experience will include three cheeses, two charcuterie-style tastes and five wines. Cost is $95 per person. To book, call 714-781-3463. Dinner at the Farm with Disney Chefs Head out to a local farm with the Disney chefs on March 25 for the 4th annual Field to Feast dinner at Long & Scott Farms in Mt. Dora., Fla. It’s a chance to be close up with the chefs as they cook outdoors, and, best of all, all proceeds benefit Second Harvest Kids Café, an after-school program through the YMCA. The fun starts at 4:30 p.m. and includes creative local cuisine from seven of Disney’s best chefs: Chef Daniel Sicilia, Jiko—The Cooking Place; Chef Michael Gonsalves, Artist Point; Chef David Njoroge, Tiffins; Chef Dom Filoni, Cítricos; Chef Dennis Thompson, California Grill; Executive Chef Michael Deardorff, Epcot; Chef Leonard Thomson, Park Event Operations and Premium Events, Pastry Chef Michael Craig, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Bakery; and Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder, The Ganachery. Master Sommelier George Miliotes, from the soon-to-open Bar George at Disney Springs, is pairing beverages with each dish. There’s also live music and tours of the farm on the back of a truck. Tickets are $175 at edibleorlando.com. Brunch With a Twist Brunch With a Twist, the popular new series at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa that debuted as part of the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, returns on May 6. Again hosted by Cítricos, the five-course brunch features the award-winning chefs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. You’ll taste the creations of Executive Chef Scott Hunnel, Chef Dominique Filoni, Chef Noah Estabrook, Chef Nick Mussara, Chef Lawrence Searl and Executive Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek. The chefs represent Victoria & Albert’s, Cítricos, Narcoossee’s, Grand Floridian Cafe and the Grand Floridian Bakery. The on-stage kitchen at Cítricos is ideal for the chefs to share cooking techniques, and guests can ask questions while watching the courses being prepared. Each dish is thoughtfully paired with Champagne for the ultimate dining experience. Cost is $169 plus tax (gratuity and valet parking included). For reservations, call 407-939-3463. View the full article

Offre Spéciale De Billets Pour Les Résidents Canadiens | Walt Disney World View the full article

Today we’re kicking off another week on the Disney Parks Blog with a look at what the magic brooms from “Fantasia” would do if they had the chance to visit a Disney theme park. According to the imagination of artist Ashley Taylor, they’d had to Magic Kingdom Park after hours to do what brooms do best. “The streets of Main Street, U.S.A., are always so clean,” she said. “I like to imagine the brooms from Fantasia using their magic to clean the streets every night!” View the full article

OK, so Columbia Harbour House doesn’t really have a “Shrimp Fest.” I just sort of created one on my recent visit by ordering ALL. THE. SHRIMPS!!!! ;-D Coming right up? Shrimp and Chicken, Fried Shrimp, and Shrimp Mac & Cheese! (Yes, I forgive you if you scroll ahead to see that last one.) Learn About: Columbia Harbour House Magic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants Tucked into a perfectly themed corner of Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom, Columbia Harbour House has a strong and devoted following. With its menu of consistently popular choices — lots of healthier, lighter, vegetarian choices along with some hearty fish and chips — and its impeccable theming, Columbia Harbour House is a great place to cool down and fuel up when you’re touring the Magic Kingdom. And its location is ideal. It’s a short walk from Frontierland, a stone’s throw from the Haunted Mansion, and holds court in Liberty Square (just before it morphs into Fantasyland around the corner). This place is Americana architecture at its finest. Columbia Harbour House Atmosphere The interior of Columbia Harbour House reinforces the exterior theming (at least that part of the facade that faces Liberty Square). It heavily features wood, from the furniture to the walls. And yeah — you see all those empty tables? That’s why we recommend heading upstairs after you get your food! Fewer people know that there is upstairs seating, so it’s usually a little bit quieter. Upstairs Window Tables at Columbia Harbour House The counter service ordering area continues this design with heavy wooden beams, wood paneling, wooden kiosks. You get the picture. The vibe is seafaring, with ship mastheads, and antique diving suit, miniature ships, naval maps, and more tacked onto the walls. Ordering Area The feeling is definitely one of stepping back in time. Columbia Harbour House Atmosphere Columbia Harbour House Maps and Hidden Mickey Upstairs Dining Area And thankfully, the food here seems to stand the test of time (for the most part). Don’t forget to grab your condiments and other necessities at the condiments stops on your way to your table. Condiments at Columbia Harbour House Condiments at Columbia Harbour House Condiments at Columbia Harbour House Now let’s get to the goodies! Eats In the past, we’ve reviewed some of the most popular dishes (I’m looking at you, Lobster Roll!), and we are happy to see that crowd favorites like the Anchors Aweigh Sandwich and the Lighthouse Sandwich remain among the tasty sandwich options here. Columbia Harbour House Menu This is also a great place to pick up unique options from the kids’ menu and to sample yummy frozen beverages. Remember that you can now add flavored syrups to your drinks and slushes! Columbia Harbour House Menu On this visit, I really wanted to try something new, so I tackled all of the new-ish shrimp dishes on the menu! (I’ve really been into shrimp lately…weird.) We started with the Baked Chicken Breast and Shrimp. Columbia Harbour House Baked Chicken and Shrimp OK, let me start by saying that this is just about the healthiest counter service meal I’ve ever. seen. EVER. If your goal is to stick to your diet and stock up on protein, this is IT, my friends. And, unfortunately, it was super boring, too. The chicken and shrimp were pretty bland. Like…BLAND. Columbia Harbour House Baked Chicken and Shrimp But here’s the silver living: I think the blandness might work for babies who are new to solid foods, kids who hate flavoring of any kind, and people getting over a stomach virus. The couscous was the only winner here. It had great chicken flavor, and there was lots of it. And the broccoli was fine. Columbia Harbour House Couscous After that ho-hum plate of food, I was really hoping for a dynamite shrimp dish — and I found it. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, it was deep fried. Columbia Harbour House Fried Shrimp The Fried Shrimp Platter was just what I hoped it would be. The shrimp were plump, and the breading added texture, flavor, and crunch. Columbia Harbour House Fried Shrimp With just the right amount of seasoning (really, just salt), these guys were so satisfying. They had a great shrimp-to-breading ratio, too, so you didn’t lose the taste of the seafood under a ridiculous amount of coating. Columbia Harbour House Fried Shrimp Since this is a platter, the shrimp come with a massive side of fries. Columbia Harbour House Fried Shrimp and Fries Ours were fresh and delicious. We also received a decent sized container of Cocktail Sauce. It had just the right amount of zing to off-set the richness of the fried shrimp. Columbia Harbour House Cocktail Sauce And in case you were missing your veggies, it comes with a side of Cole Slaw too. Columbia Harbour House Cole Slaw Despite the success of the Fried Shrimp Platter, I wasn’t done yet. I had to order the Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese. You’re welcome. We’ve seen lots of Mac and Cheese incarnations around the Disney Parks (most recently on top of the Mac and Cheese Hot Dog at Casey’s Corner), but I was excited to give this one a try. It’s a pretty hefty serving of Macaroni and Cheese, and there was a lot of shrimp piled on top as well. Columbia Harbour House Shrimp Mac and Cheese This was surprisingly good! The Macaroni and Cheese was creamy and super cheesy (not bland as is sometimes the case). It was rich and savory. The breadcrumbs on top added a little texture, but I was really hoping for some fried shrimp to bring even more crunch to the dish. But luckily, the shrimp weren’t too “watery” on the top as I’d feared. Columbia Harbour House Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese As it is, the shrimp is not incorporated into the Macaroni and Cheese (it’s just kind of placed on top), so if you’re traveling with folks who don’t like shrimp, you could easily share this. And I do recommend sharing. It’s huge, and it’s rich. Columbia Harbour House offers some unique dessert options, and typically, folks love them! Sadly, that was not the case on my visit. I tried the Seasonal Cobbler, expecting a bubbling combination of fruit and topping. And it certainly looked the part. Columbia Harbour House Cobbler There was the crumbly topping, the cinnamon-sugar bits, and a dollop of vanilla sauce. But upon dipping in with a spoon, I found this to be a little tough. I didn’t feel like I was “dipping in” so much as “chipping away.” Columbia Harbour House Cobbler The Cobbler was not tender at all and tasted kind of stale. The fruit flavor (predominantly blueberry) was present and palatable, but it otherwise seemed like it had been sitting around for a while. I know — it looks really good, right? Bummer. Columbia Harbour House Cobbler I’m hoping mine was just a bad batch or maybe accidentally left-over from another era. Blergh. Overall Columbia Harbour House has a siren call that sounds something like “fried fish and chicken and french fries and YUM,” and it’s always worth a visit. And some of these dishes are among the best uses of a Disney Dining Quick Service meal credit. We’ll check in on the Cobbler again to see if we just got unlucky, and – as always – we’ll let you know what we find. Does Columbia Harbour House float your boat? Let us know! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Review: Seafood Macaroni & Cheese and Chicken Pot Pie at Columbia Harbour House New Video Review! Columbia Harbour House at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Review: Flavor Boosted Beverages at Magic Kingdom’s Columbia Harbour House View the full article

Disney celebrated its newest animated Disney Channel show "Tangled: The Series" with an intimate premiere of its kick-off movie "Tangled: Before Ever After" at the Paley Center on Saturday. The series, developed by executive producer Chris Sonnenburg and Shane Prigmore, is based on Disney's 2010... View the full article

Happy weekend and welcome to March! We’re so excited that it’s finally March because that means the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival has started. And that means food, lots of delicious food (and of course flowers). Beauty and the Beast Topiary We were there on opening day for the 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival with its Outdoor Kitchens! We have all the menus and food photos for you!! At the end of the week we’re headed to the 2017 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. Check out the full booth menus for the DCA Food and Wine Festival! And don’t forget, the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts in August this year! Whew! We’re going to be a very busy bunch here at DFB! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News Check out our Best of the Fest – what to eat and drink at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. Enter to win a Disney Prize Package during DFB’s Mickey March Giveaways! We have all the details on how to make Mickey Waffles at home! We reviewed the new Chuck Wagon Fresh Fixin’s Food Truck at Ft. Wilderness. Check out what’s new at Walt Disney World this week! We visited the Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland and ordered everything on the menu! Buffalo Chicken Chips arrive at Trilo-Bites in the Animal Kingdom and we have a review! The latest DFB YouTube videos are where to find Starring Rolls treats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and our review of the Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland ! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday! Dining at Be Our Guest in the Magic Kingdom is a must-do experience, especially at dinner when the restaurant is table service. One of our favorite desserts is the Grey Stuff. Recently, DFB reader Ashley had the chance to enjoy the Grey Stuff and she said it’s “better than before!” Looks amazing! The Grey Stuff IS delicious! Last summer we told you about the new Sake Mists at the Kabuki Cafe in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion. These “adult” beverages are perfect on a warm Florida afternoon. DFB reader David Marini was lucky enough to enjoy a Sake Mist on a recent visit and shared this pic with us. That’s our kind of snack! Cheers! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! Deal of the Week: Pre-Order the 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Second Edition and SAVE! There’s still so much changing in the World of Disney Food that we’re already working on our 2017 Second Edition! To celebrate this milestone — the first time we’ve shared a second edition — and to say thank you to all of our loyal DFB readers, we’re offering you a chance to pre-order the new DFB Guide at a two-for-one deal and a reduced price. Yep, pre-order now and get BOTH: 1. 25% OFF your purchase with code WDW2017! And… 2. You’ll receive the 2017 First Edition of the Guide immediately for FREE. Just use code WDW2017 at checkout! (We’ll send the 2017 Second Edition directly to your inbox as soon as it’s published in early March.) Why, You Ask? Because it’s crazy, but true — EVERYTHING continues to change so rapidly at Walt Disney World these days. So many new restaurants, kiosks, bars and lounges, menu items, and more have come online. We are constantly go go go just trying to cover it all for our Disney World food lovers out there! So we decided it was time to produce the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2017 Second Edition now. We update everything with every new edition, so you can be sure that you’ve got the most recent details about dining in Walt Disney World at your fingertips. You can pre-order your copy today for 25% off the cover price and get the 2017 First Edition immediately for FREE!! Just use code WDW2017! The 2017 Second Edition will be emailed to you as soon as it’s published in early March. With a 100% money back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix found this awesome Death Star Popcorn Popper! WDW for Grownups shared their favorite fried food at Disney World. Disney Parks Blog shared a dog biscuit recipe for your favorite canine pal. Oh My Disney shared a story about the giant donut from the Oscar-winning film Zootopia. Pop Sugar shared a recipe for Disneyland’s Snickerdoodle Cookies. Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food Post Round-Up: February 26, 2017 Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 15, 2017 Disney Food Post Round-up: February 12, 2017 View the full article

Latina Magazine Blogger Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz Visits Epcot View the full article

This week, we shared the exciting update that Miss Adventure Falls, a new family-style raft attraction at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, will open on March 12. Disney Parks Blog readers were among the first to see a sneak peek of Captain Mary Oceaneer’s dive bell. Captain Mary Oceaneer is a sea-faring treasure hunter whose haul was caught in a rogue typhoon and the bell is just one of the many items you’ll see from her journeys around the world. Check out our original story for more and keep checking the blog for more stories featuring Miss Adventure Falls. We also shared a new video showcasing Pandora -­ The World of Avatar, which is set to open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. In the video, AVATAR Creator/Director James Cameron gave a sneak peek at what you can expect from this new land and one of its major attractions, Avatar Flight of Passage, which will allow guests to ride a Banshee over the world of Pandora. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Premieres at Shanghai Disney Resort’s Disneytown – The beautiful Walt Disney Grand Theatre at Shanghai Disney Resort played host to the Chinese premiere of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” this past weekend, drawing fans from across the country for a glimpse at the tale as old as time and the stars who brought it back to the big screen. Adventures by Disney Announces New Themed River Cruises in 2018 – Have you ever wanted to stroll through a quaint French town like Belle? Sip wine in some of the most noteworthy wine growing regions in the world? Dance along with a polka band during a rousing German Oktoberfest celebration? In 2018, Adventures by Disney will bring you all these experiences and more on our popular European river cruises! Disneyland Paris Reaches Unique Milestone On Eve of 25th Anniversary – Many of you know we’re just days away from celebrating 25 years of magic at Disneyland Paris. It’s a significant milestone that began with an agreement between The Walt Disney Company and French authorities – 30 years ago last week. To mark the signing of the “Main Agreement” in 1987 that led to creation of Euro Disneyland and then Disneyland Paris, French President François Hollande paid a special visit to the Resort and spent time with cast members who bring the magic to life for guests every day. #ArtfulEpcot Will Make Another Appearance in 2018 – Another great year for Epcot festivals has begun. As we get ready to celebrate the kickoff of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival this week, we wanted to share some good news with you. The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will return to Epcot in early 2018! Watch #DisneyParksLIVE Stream of Main Street Electrical Parade from Disneyland Park, March 7 at 8:55 p.m. PT – #DisneyParksLIVE is returning to the Disneyland Resort on Tuesday, March 7, with a live stream of Main Street Electrical Parade, which is back in the place it began – Disneyland park – for a limited time! View the full article

Latina Magazine Blogger Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz Visits Magic Kingdom View the full article

There’s SO much happening at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World this Spring, and we want YOU to celebrate with us! In honor of the two Disney Festivals starting in March — DCA Food and Wine Festival and the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival — we’re doing Mickey March Giveaways for BOTH coasts! During the WHOLE month of March, you can enter to win a Walt Disney World Prize Pack OR a Disneyland Prize Pack with #DisneyFoodBlogMickeyMarch! Enjoy a Mickey Rice Krispy Treat on Main Street USA! How to Enter: It’s super easy! To enter to win, simply post a picture of yourself reading Disney Food Blog! Post on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with the hashtag #DisneyFoodBlogMickeyMarch, and you’ll be entered to win! You can even enter daily if you’d like! Prize packs will include fun goodies DIRECTLY from Disneyland or Disney World, including snacks, souvenirs, and some super special items, too! Winners will be chosen at random on April 1st, and we’ll reach out to the winners via private message on the social media channel on which they posted. Enter to Win with hashtag #DisneyFoodBlogMickeyMarch! But there’s more fun news. Did you hear? Disney Food Blog and Dining In Disneyland are comin’ to a Disneyland Stage Near YOU! Come see Dining in Disneyland’s Heather Sievers (find her on Instagram and Twitter: @DininginDisney) and me, AJ, in person, as we present our own Lifestyle Seminar during the DCA Food and Wine Festival. We’ll be chatting with guests about one of our favorite topics — Secret Menu Items in Disneyland! Come See Us at the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! Mark your calendar for March 11 and 12 at 3:00PM and look for us on the stage directly across from Monsters Inc in Hollywoodland in DCA. So whaddaya think?? Will you be hashtagging your way to a Disney Loot Win and/or coming to see us at DCA Food and Wine Festival?? Post your comments below and let us know! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: DFB Five Days of Giveaways Day 5: Enter to Win a SURPRISE Disney Parks Souvenir! DFB Five Days of Giveaways: Win a Disney Goodies Snack Box from Disney Food Blog! DFB Five Days of Giveaways Day 2: Win a $25 Disney Gift Card from Disney Food Blog! View the full article

This week, Epcot welcomed back one of its popular annual events – the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, and along with it, many lovely topiaries. m This year’s festival will run through May 29, 2017, and in addition to more than 100 magical topiaries, the event offers farm-to-table inspired food kiosks, the Garden Rocks Outdoor Concert Series, special event merchandise and much more. Check out the official Disney Parks Blog Instagram channel for a gallery of images of this year’s flowered works of art. View the full article

To be clear: "Brokeback Mountain," this isn't. The so-called "gay moment" in Disney's new live-action version of "Beauty and the Beast" is subtle — so subtle that one could easily miss it with an ill-timed sneeze or glance away from the screen. And it may sail over the heads of young viewers. But... View the full article

Earlier today, Disneyland Resort guests got a special surprise from Dan Stevens, who stars as the Beast in Disney’s epic new live-action adaptation “Beauty and the Beast”! Following a sneak peek of the film in the Sunset Showcase Theater at Disney California Adventure park, Dan appeared in person to reveal that the entire group of guests in attendance at the theater would be treated to a special advance screening of the film tonight at AMC Theaters in the Downtown Disney District! Take a look at this special moment in the video below. The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within. You can discover the timeless tale of “Beauty and the Beast” when the film opens in U.S. theaters in 3D on March 17. And step into the story yourself with limited-time experiences now at Disneyland park, including the popular Red Rose Taverne! View the full article

You may have heard that our friends at Adventures by Disney are offering all guests the opportunity to save on 2018 river cruises by making their reservations during an early-booking window that began earlier this week and continues through May 1. I’m pleased to report that Disney Vacation Club Members have an extra month to take advantage of this offer, saving as many as 70 Vacation Points per person on new bookings of 2018 river cruises between now and May 31.* Most stateroom categories are eligible for the offer (only suites and category E staterooms are excluded), as are all sailings with the exception of the holiday Danube cruise. Discounted space is limited on each sailing, and further restrictions may apply. You can read more about next year’s river cruise itineraries here, from a new adult-exclusive Oktoberfest sailing on the Danube to new Beauty and the Beast-themed family activities on the Rhine. Ready to set sail? Call Member Services to book your river cruise. *Early Booking Rate offer valid for select Adventures by Disney river cruise departures with travel start dates between June 17, 2018 and October 8, 2018, inclusive. The Early Booking Rate offer is not valid for Adventures by Disney land packages, Adventures by Disney Long Weekend land packages and Disney Cruise Line related packages. Booking is subject to conditions and restrictions and cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Not valid for group bookings. Offer is subject to change without notice. Bookings subject to Adventures by Disney’s standard terms and conditions. All trips and offers are subject to availability. You should not purchase or add on a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club Resort in reliance upon the continued availability or renewal or extension of these offers. Disney and Concierge Collections options are not available for ownership interests not purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc. after March 21, 2011, and, effective April 4, 2016, Members who do not purchase an ownership interest directly from Disney Vacation Development Inc. will not have access to Membership Extras. View the full article

The colorful and acrobatic antics of “La Nouba,” which have entertained millions of Floridians and Disney World visitors, are coming to an end. “La Nouba,” the long-running Cirque du Soleil production based at Disney Springs, will close at the end of 2017. Its final performance will be Dec. 31,... View the full article

“La Nouba,” the long-running Cirque du Soleil production based at Disney Springs, will close at the end of 2017. Its final performance will be Dec. 31, the troupe announced Friday afternoon. The show premiered in late 1998 and was the first Cirque show to have a permanent residence in a city aside... View the full article